Wednesday, June 23, 2010

My wife, Anna, will be showing her Book Purses--hardcover books upcycled into purses--at Sew What this weekend.

The event will include vendors who produce handmade jewelry, accessories, clothing and home goods. Artists will be painting live during the event with an opportunity for the public to receive custom art. This event will also include a Swap-o-Rama-Rama which is a community clothing swap and do-it-yourself workshop in which attendees explore creative reuse through the recycling of used clothing.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Remembering the people and places involved in the acquisition of each component of my constructions really adds to my enjoyment of the work. I use a lot of reclaimed material, so each piece ends up having a pretty varied genealogy. I thought it would be interesting to document the sources that I can remember. Materials for this piece include:

Pine from a church renovation in Medford that Ruth told me about.

Wood hanger from our closet.

New pocket door track from a recent renovation. Our carpenter, Richard, chose not to use this piece from the installation kit.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

I'll be participating for the fifth year with my wife, Anna (annazee.com). We hope you'll drop by to see what we've been working on.

What is it?Over 350 artists in over 100 venues will open their homes and studios for the Somerville Open Studios Event on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 2010 from noon to 6 pm. During this free showcase for the arts, mid-career and emerging artists working across a broad spectrum of fine art styles and craft media – including painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, glass, fiber, jewelry, furniture and ceramics – will exhibit their work to the public. Visit the websitefor more information and a map. I'm at map location #50.Note that parking is free during the event hours--it's OK to park in resident-only spots!Artists' Choice ExhibitThe Somerville Museum hosts a preview show for participating artists. The show is open April 16 through May 14, 2010 with an Opening Reception Friday April 16, 6 pm to 9 pm. The museum is located at 1 Westwood Road. Visit the website for gallery hours. Visit this first to narrow down who you'd like to visit.

DescriptionEnergy isn't created or destroyed, it's simply lost by one and found by another.

Join us for the opening reception of "Lost & Found at the Nave" on Friday February 19th at 6PM! The event is free and we'll be presenting the works of 15 local artists who have come together to present their interpretation on the theme of "Lost & Found" in a variety of mediums. Selected pieces are available for sale and range from restored antique chairs to paintings to multimedia presentations.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

I just found out today one of my pieces was selected to be in the Third Dimension show at Cambridge Art Association's Kathryn Schultz gallery. The juror is Wyona Lynch-McWhite, Executive Director of the Fuller Craft Museum.

The show runs January 30–February 25. Reception Saturday, February 13th, noon-2pm.